What to Do After a Florida Truck Accident
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck or larger commercial vehicle please consider and note the following:
Cargo trucks can be dangerous - If your car has collided with a truck and you’re able, move yourself as far away from the damaged truck as possible. Depending on its cargo and damage, a large truck can leak harmful chemicals, catch fire, or even explode – only adding to your injuries or risking your life.
Call 911 right away and file an accident report - It will be very difficult to recover your damages due and file an insurance claim if you do not properly and immediately file an accident report.
Take photos of the accident scene - Again, if you’re physically able to do so – take photos of the accident scene, damage, and your own injuries with your phone or camera while on site. If immediate first aid is not required you can take these photos while you await the arrival of first responders.
Take general notes - Exchange information with the other driver, once the police arrive if possible. Record the license plate and any relevant permit numbers and contact information for the truck driver. Additionally, jot down any notes regarding the events leading up to the accident, road conditions, the nature of the truck driver’s behavior and your response and safety precautions taken prior to the accident.
Seek treatment for your injuries - One common mistake of injured drivers is to ignore their own symptoms or fail to seek medical treatment out of fear of expense, time away from work, etc. Even somewhat minor symptoms such as dizziness, soreness, or back pain that occurs days later should receive medical attention. You cannot receive compensation for injuries that are not reporting and treated.
Our team of Truck Accident Attorney is here to help you and your loved ones recover the compensation you and your loved ones deserve. If you have any questions whatsoever about your Florida truck accident case, please reach out to us before taking further action, we might be able to help. Our team has the experience, and can help guide you in the best direction as we work towards successfully resolving your truck accident injury claim.